Crime Rate in Orchard: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Orchard

The total recorded crimes in Orchard, Arun, UK in May 2025 are around 63 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Orchard crime rate of 3.15 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Orchard, encompassing approximately 19,969 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
Orchard Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Linden Road with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Fletcher Way with total crimes: 5

How safe is Orchard?

To understand the safety of Orchard, we need to analyze Orchard crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Arun:

    • In 2024, Orchard demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Arun average, with 662 crimes compared to 675.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Orchard witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 22 other areas in the Arun.

    • In 2023, Orchard experienced a greater number of crimes than the Arun average, with 618 crimes compared to 514. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Orchard witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 22 other areas in the Arun.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Arun, Orchard has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Orchard Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Orchard has recorded 63 crimes with crime rate of 3.15 ranking 9th out of 22 in the Arun, UK

In 2024, the total Orchard crimes were 662. The crime rate of Orchard in 2024 was 33.15 (year) or 2.76 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Arun.

In 2023, the total crimes in Orchard were around 618 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.95 (year) or 2.58 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Arun.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Orchard)CrimesRank (Orchard)CrimesRank (Orchard)
River183 12,183 11,713 1
Hotham118 41,233 41,105 2
Courtwick with Toddington106 51,416 2919 5
Barnham136 21,099 5952 4
Marine124 31,274 3999 3
Bersted84 7986 6774 6
Yapton88 6839 8452 10
Arundel & Walberton60 10876 7593 8
Angmering & Findon80 8716 9488 9
Rustington East46 12509 12359 11
Felpham West45 13589 11356 12
Pevensey52 11499 13332 13
Rustington West31 14363 15301 14
Brookfield29 15369 14291 15
East Preston26 17255 18242 16
Pagham28 16335 16237 17
Beach20 20318 17187 19
Aldwick West17 21209 20217 18
Felpham East24 18210 19144 23
Middleton-on-Sea21 19193 22170 22
Aldwick East12 23183 23186 20
Ferring15 22202 21179 21

Orchard Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
March 20257
February 20253
December 20247
November 20245
October 20247
September 20243
August 202411
July 20244
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20256
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
July 20245
May 20241

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
February 20252
December 20246
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 202414
May 20242

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20256
February 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 202416

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
December 20242
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20259
February 20254
December 20244
November 20243
September 20245
August 20241
July 20247
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 258 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20259
March 202517
February 202516
December 202416
November 202423
October 202417
September 202420
August 202436
July 202419
June 202452
May 202419

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20256
February 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20249
September 20245
August 20248
July 20245
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20255
February 20255
December 20246
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
November 20242
July 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
December 20241
October 20241
May 20244

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
October 20241
September 20243
May 20242

High Crime Locations Orchard in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Orchard postcode area is presented below.

1. Linden Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons2
Other crime1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Robbery1
3. Fletcher Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Sandymount Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1
5. Essex Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Collyer Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Jubilee Place (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Lancaster Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
10. Christie Place (Map)
Total2
Burglary2

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